June 2015: ‘Pets’

As with many others who live on the internet, I have a special place in my heart for adorable fluffy creatures. As a pet owner, there’s a special relationship I have with my poor deaf, doe-eyed furr baby, one that occasionally finds simulations in my games. This month’s theme is as straightforward and exciting as it gets: let’s hear all about ‘pets’

Who is the pet you find sitting in front of your computer at the deciding moment of a boss fight, or who falls asleep on your lap after you find the airship? Conversely, tell us about the mount, summon creature, or animal familiar that sticks out in your mind. On the other hand, maybe games cheapen the process of domesticating or building trust with an animal. Heck, maybe characters in games shouldn’t domesticate animals at all. We want to know about the animal friends that inspired you to make a game or the reasons why you named your first pet after a game character. Tell us about the connection between games and pets.

My cat tells me that she’s willing to wait until June 30 to learn about your experiences.After that, she’ll have to find a new topic to curl up and rest on while I try to work.Find out what our other contributors have to say so far:

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